Quartzite is known to be a highly durable material based on the environment in which it is formed. This material has been regularly used in floor, wall, and staircase covering applications. Since Quartzite has been formed in extreme heat and pressure, the material is considerably scratch resistant versus the other major tiling options. Since it was formed under this much heat and pressure, it also makes this super dense and heavy. This material comes in 1/2 – 1 inch thicknesses, and it is extremely important to consider this weight factor when installing on any second level or load rated building. Quartzite ranks in at a whopping seven on the hardness charts, and the majority of all the Quartzite attributes are similar to Marble except a significantly lower risk of staining. Just like Marble, Quartzite looks best when it’s highly polished in a shiny state. This means Quartzite Flooring systems will be a bit of a slippery if its installed in or around pools, spas, and bathrooms.